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Even though you probably didn't get into playing ukulele for the money, there are still many ways you can use your uke skills to make some extra cash. Ukulele teacher Willy M. shares 10 great ideas...
So youve been playing for a while now, youre pretty impressed with your progress, and you think youre ready to start booking some ukulele gigs. Well, here are 10 ways to make money playing the ukulele!
Playing for weddings
It doesnt matter if theyre young or old, people are always g …
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Ukulele Gigs: 10 Ways to Make Money Playing Your Ukulele

Even though you probably didn't get into playing ukulele for the money, there are still many ways you can use your uke skills to make some extra cash. Ukulele teacher Willy M. shares 10 great ideas...
So youve been playing for a while now, youre pretty impressed with your progress, and you think youre ready to start booking some ukulele gigs. Well, here are 10 ways to make money playing the ukulele!
Playing for weddings
It doesnt matter if theyre young or old, people are always g

5 Easy Ukulele Songs to Play This Summer

There are dozens of easy ukulele songs to learn! Even if you don't have a musical background, getting started on the ukulele is fun and easy. You can find a decent starter ukulele at your local music shop for around $40, and there are tons of free resources available online to help you strum your first chord.
To get started learning some easy ukulele songs, check out these great YouTube tutorials. We've picked out five easy uke songs to help you learn how to play the ukulele. In order to

Here's What to Know Before Buying an Instrument

Thinking about buying a new instrument? It's a big decision, as an instrument is truly an investment -- especially if you're spending several hundred dollars (or more, for higher-end brands and models) on it.
Before making your purchase, you'll want to do some research. But where do you start? With so many brands out there, how do you know which ones are worth the money? What do you really need to ensure years of playing and practicing?
We came across a great article over on Donna Schw

Learn to Play Ukulele: The Best Websites and Online Resources

With so many ukulele websites, it can be hard to determine which online resources are the best for your level and your needs. To save you some time in your search, ukulele instructor Willy M. has put together this list of the best ukulele websites and learning resources...
It has never been a better time to learn to play an instrument like the ukulele. If you're dedicated to learning, there are more free instructional tools out there than ever before to help you not only learn the basics

The Beginner's Guide to Ukulele Fingerpicking

As you advance in your ukulele lessons you will learn different techniques to achieve different sounds from your instrument. Ukulele fingerpicking is an important component if you want to boost your playing skills and take your music to the next level. Here, ukulele teacher Willy M. teaches you ukulele fingerpicking basics...
A lot of people like to strum the ukulele, but they usually stop there and never explore all of the ways to fingerpick the ukulele. Typically, I deal with people who